In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Citroën ë-C4 beats the Citroën ë-Berlingo by 26 minutes, completing the 1703km route in 21h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Citroën ë-C4 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Citroën ë-C4
- Total time: 21h 11min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 43min
- Energy: ~290 kWh
- Distance: 1703km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Citroën ë-Berlingo |
Citroën ë-C4 |
| Travel time |
21h 37min |
21h 11min |
| Charging time: |
3h 49min |
3h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~307 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Citroën ë-Berlingo Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger Aushopping Boulogne Côte d'Opale (22 min, 11% → 70%)
-
Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (21 min, 10% → 68%)
-
Stop 4:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 5:
Jardiland (14 min, 19% → 60%)
-
Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (21 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 8:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (12 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 10:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (11 min, 19% → 52%)
-
Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 13:
Repsol Lopidana (18 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 14:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (23 min, 10% → 70%)
-
Stop 15:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (14 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Citroën ë-C4 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aire des Falaises de Widehem Ouest (16 min, 21% → 51%)
-
Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 3:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (36 min, 11% → 74%)
-
Stop 4:
Jardiland (17 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (20 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (11 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (12 min, 10% → 42%)
-
Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (19 min, 10% → 56%)
-
Stop 9:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 18% → 44%)
-
Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (17 min, 11% → 52%)
-
Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (21 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 14:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (14 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Citroën ë-C4 Won
The Citroën ë-C4 achieved a 26-minute advantage over Citroën ë-Berlingo on this 1703km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 43min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~290 kWh vs ~344 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons